Replacing a Door on Existing Frame Without OLD Door to Trace Hinges

Have you ever wondered how to install a new door without the old door to trace where the hinges go?. I know I have and I had to figure it out because it seems every door I replace, the old door is no where to be found. In this video I show you a few tricks I've developed over the years.
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[@jimmysalford8415]

The best way to mark the hinges accurately is to actually place the door fully in the opening in the closed position, shim up the bottom until your gaps are correct then make a small cut with a utility knife (much more accurate than a pencil) on the face of the door to mark the hinge cut out. Remove the door and simply place a spare hinge between your two marks and knife around it. Then chisel out the waste. Oh and cutting the bottom of the door. It’s way quicker (and less chance of anything going wrong) to clamp straight piece of timber to the door at the measurement you want to remove plus the width of the base of your saw from the edge to the blade. Hope you find this useful. 🙂

[@googleisskynet7312]

I agree. That is how my old man taught me to hang doors on existing jambs. I usually put a piece of material on the top of my door when I'm dry fitting it as well, which helps to ensure a proper reveal. I usually cut a thin piece of material on the table saw. Making a fence for your saw is key too whenever you want a super accurate cut. Gotta use a block on the other side too to avoid the clamp making an indent.

[@Kains_whored]

@@googleisskynet7312I’ve seen people use a couple paint stirs

[@davidhite4457]

1. need to use new hinges 2. always check door opening with framing square for no surprises -- like the voice overs

[@utubehandyman]

yes, new hinges would've save me 45 mins on this job. I simply forgot to make sure the homeowner had bought new ones before I showed up.

[@ryanmcclendon3309]

Ryobi works (good enough)for me too..👍🏼
1/16 too tight,leaves no margin of error. Especially with out of square doorways.

[@utubehandyman]

I always do 1/16 and adjust as needed. Can always make it bigger but not smaller lol.

[@cwnolimits]

You should make a handyman how to course

[@jenniferbuzza69]

Thank you so much :))

[@hvactechwanttobe1499]

Good job I like to see you painting the Interior door please

[@utubehandyman]

Customer decided to paint the door on this one. I'll make a vid of a paint job in the future.

[@Neal-W]

Hey Alan, I enjoy your videos. Congrats on passing 900 subs this week. Was it $250 for just the labor or did you include the door in that price?

[@utubehandyman]

250 just labor. If I included the door, I would've charged an extra 100.

[@johnjohn-ne8fw]

Nice 👍

[@CurryFranklin]

👍

[@sully7861]

You're not going to paint the door?

[@utubehandyman]

home owner painted it to save money.